Keynotes

Summary form only given: These Keynotes speeches the following:A Vision of Smart Grid - Opportunity and Challenges. The Smart Grid encompasses the integration of power, communications, and information technologies for an improved electric power infrastructure that serves loads while providing for an ongoing evolution of end-use applications. An integrated, fully automated smart grid approach can allow productive options to both electric utility and customers to improve power system reliability, asset utilization and efficiency in a secure manner. The presenter will share his view and general outlook of Smart Grid landscape and possible applications that can transform the electricity supply infrastructure.Smart Grid provides new opportunities as well as challenges towards sustainable energy future. He will also share some of the key R&D initiatives undertaken by TNB Research to support the operational needs and future expansion of Smart Grid in Malaysia.